KingBathmat are a powered up independent/psychedelic/progressive/alternative rock band, hailing from Hastings in England.
Initially started by singer/songwriter John Bassett, the band have now independently released five albums to date “Son of a
Nun” (2003), “Crowning Glory” (2004), “Fantastic Freak Show Carnival”(2005), Blue Sea, Black Heart (2008) and Gravity Field
(2009). The 4 piece band comprises of John Bassett (bass,vocals), David Georgiou (Keyboards), Lee Sulsh (guitar) and Bernie
Smirnoff (drums).The musical style of KingBathmat is difficult to ascertain, pin down or p ...read more

KingBathmat are a powered up independent/psychedelic/progressive/alternative rock band, hailing from Hastings in England.
Initially started by singer/songwriter John Bassett, the band have now independently released five albums to date “Son of a
Nun” (2003), “Crowning Glory” (2004), “Fantastic Freak Show Carnival”(2005), Blue Sea, Black Heart (2008) and Gravity Field
(2009). The 4 piece band comprises of John Bassett (bass,vocals), David Georgiou (Keyboards), Lee Sulsh (guitar) and Bernie
Smirnoff (drums).The musical style of KingBathmat is difficult to ascertain, pin down or pigeon hole and does not sit
comfortably in any particular category of music. Often described in reviews as an amalgamation of numerous bands e.g. "the
sound of Pink Floyd wrestling with Kasabian", "Black Sabbath cuddled by extravagant ELO harmonies". It is clear that a
bewildering array of influences produce a sound on record that circumnavigates the gamut of genres that reside upon this
musical sphere.

KingBathmat can resemble at times, a sonic expedition, a giddy aural excursion, visiting genres as diverse and contrary as the
complex arrangements that inhabit "progressive rock" interlaced with the cutting vocal melodies of "classic pop" that then
tear abruptly into an uncompromising sledgehammer heavy metal riff. A big old slice of distraction cake served with a
buttercream filling of abstract and arcane lyrics on a bed of layered vocal harmonies that weave a centrally focused melodic
core that lays a strong foundation under each and everyone of their musical emanations, leaving the listener to ponder "Is it
an exquisite ornate Faberge Egg or a crumpled up papier mache ball encrusted in moomin juice?.

KingBathmat do not align themselves with convention, they have ditched the giblet hustlers and they endeavour to buck the
trend and to not take themselves too seriously. For they do not look for, or court approval. KingBathmat are not beholding to
a multi-national company, a debt, or a self proposed obligation. They do what they want. « hide